City
Epaper

Medical facilities after every 2 km for Amarnath pilgrims

By IANS | Updated: June 25, 2022 21:00 IST

Srinagar, June 25 Health department officials of Jammu and Kashmir government said on Saturday that for this year's ...

Open in App

Srinagar, June 25 Health department officials of Jammu and Kashmir government said on Saturday that for this year's Amarnath Yatra, medical facilities would remain available for pilgrims after every 2 km on both Pahalgam and Baltal routes.

Dr Mushtaq Ahmad, director health services (Kashmir) told reporters that 100 ambulances and 70 healthcare facilities have been kept available for Amarnath Yatra 2022 which begins on June 30.

"In addition to this, there will be 20 oxygen booths to cater to needs of the Yatris", the director said.

He added that two dedicated 70-bed hospitals, one each at Baltal and Chandanwati, will be functional for the pilgrims.

"ICU beds are available on both the south Kashmir Pahalgam route and the north Kashmir Baltal route, 1500 staff members will be deployed to work in 3 shifts.

"Isolation facilities for the Yatris, if needed, would also be made available", he said.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: Amarnath Yatra
Open in App

Related Stories

NationalAmarnath Yatra 2025: First Batch of Pilgrims From Jammu Departed Amid Tight Security

NationalOperation Bihali: One Terrorist Killed In Encounter With Security Forces in Jammu and Kashmir

NationalAmarnath Yatra: 581 CAPF Companies, Jammers, Drones Deployed to Ensure Safety Of Devotees

NashikAmarnath Yatra 2025: Chaos at Sharanpur Road Bank as Devotees Struggle with Server Glitch, Limited Quota

NationalArticle 370 Abrogation 5th Anniversary: Amarnath Yatra Suspended Today Due to Security Concerns

Health Realted Stories

HealthPuducherry will be TB free early compared to national goals: Lt Governor

HealthDemands for resignation of Kerala Health Minister Veena George increase, CPI-M rules it out

HealthNo link between vaccination and sudden cardiac death in youth: Dr Randeep Guleria

HealthNew pocket-sized sensor to detect asthma, lung damage causing sulphur dioxide

HealthStudy shows cancer in childhood may raise risk of severe Covid in adults